A way you can tell if a problem is big or small is how bad the problem is for example if you got into a car crash that’s a big problem
but if you dropped a can of soda that’s a small problem
a way you can tell if you need help is again the example with the car crash you need help with that so you call the police
if you dropped the soda you can clean it yourself
if the problem is small enough you’ll know like forgetting to clean a dish or fork that’s a problem you can let go
It seemed to be that these people don't connect very well and do't have the sam state of mind. This is causing issues and some friction in their relationship. "I'd known what he'd say—that it was an ugly hack, that I needed to think it through better". This shows that this character expects the negative response from Jolu.
An argument’s focus is presented in its claim.
The flashback often happens when things are going wrong for Ishmael. When he starts to feel sad, he tries to remember the happy moments in his life. Ishmael would rather remember the good moments because it gives him the strength to continue his life.
That’s a statement not a question
